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KINDERGARTEN KOČEVJE WINS PLEČNIK MEDAL 2023
May 22th, 2023
We are honored to receive the Plečnik Medal 2023 for a 16-unit, timber kindergarten built on brownfield land. The kindergarten regenerates part of town by condensing programme previously dispersed in unfit buildings, providing a new learning playscape.
This 5-year long, intense, and at the same time beautiful journey from competition to realization wouldn't be possible without great competition and project team members.
Big Thank You to all of you!
We are honored to receive the Plečnik Medal 2023 for a 16-unit, timber kindergarten built on brownfield land. The kindergarten regenerates part of town by condensing programme previously dispersed in unfit buildings, providing a new learning playscape.
This 5-year long, intense, and at the same time beautiful journey from competition to realization wouldn't be possible without great competition and project team members.
Big Thank You to all of you!
Timber Architecture in Focus, Lecture series at the UL FA
May 16th, 2023
Ana Kreč of svet vmes will give a lecture at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana on May 22nd at 4:00 PM at the Plečnik Lecture Hall along with Cristina Gamboa of Lacol.
She will reflect on the 4-year long design process of Kočevje timber kindergarten, from the building's inception to its completion and occupation with the intention of sharing valuable experience gained in all phases.
The lecture will be in English.
Ana Kreč of svet vmes will give a lecture at the Faculty of Architecture in Ljubljana on May 22nd at 4:00 PM at the Plečnik Lecture Hall along with Cristina Gamboa of Lacol.
She will reflect on the 4-year long design process of Kočevje timber kindergarten, from the building's inception to its completion and occupation with the intention of sharing valuable experience gained in all phases.
The lecture will be in English.
OHS AWARD 2023!
May 13th, 2023
svet vmes is the recipient of the 2023 Open House Slovenia Award in the category of public buildings for Kočevje Kindergarten, Bee Unit!
'OHS award is given by the general public, which can in this way express its opinion on the Slovenian architectural production and establish a dialogue with it.'
We thank you for your vote!
Photo: Ana Skobe
svet vmes is the recipient of the 2023 Open House Slovenia Award in the category of public buildings for Kočevje Kindergarten, Bee Unit!
'OHS award is given by the general public, which can in this way express its opinion on the Slovenian architectural production and establish a dialogue with it.'
We thank you for your vote!
Photo: Ana Skobe
Renovation of The Castle Granary at Ptuj Castle
May 10th, 2023
After several months of work, we, together with the Slovene Ministry of Culture, the City Municipality of Ptuj, and the Regional Museum Ptuj Ormož, presented the renovation project of the Castle Granary in Ptuj which will be renovated into a sightseeing archaeological depot. It will store monuments that are currently displayed in-situ and are deteriorating due to atmospheric influences.
The new premises will enable Ptuj to fully utilize the cultural, educational, tourist, and other potentials of the heritage of Roman Petoviona and other periods.
After several months of work, we, together with the Slovene Ministry of Culture, the City Municipality of Ptuj, and the Regional Museum Ptuj Ormož, presented the renovation project of the Castle Granary in Ptuj which will be renovated into a sightseeing archaeological depot. It will store monuments that are currently displayed in-situ and are deteriorating due to atmospheric influences.
The new premises will enable Ptuj to fully utilize the cultural, educational, tourist, and other potentials of the heritage of Roman Petoviona and other periods.
BUILT: Kočevje Kindergarten
December 30th, 2022
The kindergarten built on brownfield land in the centre of Kočevje regenerates part of the town by condensing program previously dispersed in unfit buildings. It provides a new learning environment for 350 children and their caretakers.
The building is almost entirely constructed of wood and wood-based construction materials. The structure is mainly cross-laminated timber exposed to the interior, insulated with wood fibre, and protected by a wooden ventilated façade finished of with thermally treated spruce.
Photo: Žiga Lovšin
The kindergarten built on brownfield land in the centre of Kočevje regenerates part of the town by condensing program previously dispersed in unfit buildings. It provides a new learning environment for 350 children and their caretakers.
The building is almost entirely constructed of wood and wood-based construction materials. The structure is mainly cross-laminated timber exposed to the interior, insulated with wood fibre, and protected by a wooden ventilated façade finished of with thermally treated spruce.
Photo: Žiga Lovšin
2nd prize for the new kindergarten in Kranj
December 22nd, 2022
SVET VMES was awarded the 2nd prize at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition for the new, 7-unit kindergarten in Kranj.
Located on a plot with many existing, high-quality trees, the project builds on the idea of a compact volume with single-pitched roofs, reminiscent of a series of small houses among the treetops, preserving as many green areas as possible.
SVET VMES was awarded the 2nd prize at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition for the new, 7-unit kindergarten in Kranj.
Located on a plot with many existing, high-quality trees, the project builds on the idea of a compact volume with single-pitched roofs, reminiscent of a series of small houses among the treetops, preserving as many green areas as possible.
svet vmes designs new expo UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK
November 23rd, 2022
We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK: Between Workshop and Myth, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 7 PM at the Museum of Architecture and Design.
Curators: Miloš Kosec, Natalija Lapajne, Tomaž Štoka, Bogo Zupančič
Exhibition design: SVET VMES: Ana Kreč, Jure Hrovat, Marko Kavčič, Amadej Mravlak
Graphic design: AA: Anja Delbello, Aljaž Vesel, Blaž Rojs
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition UNIVERSUM PLEČNIK: Between Workshop and Myth, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at 7 PM at the Museum of Architecture and Design.
Curators: Miloš Kosec, Natalija Lapajne, Tomaž Štoka, Bogo Zupančič
Exhibition design: SVET VMES: Ana Kreč, Jure Hrovat, Marko Kavčič, Amadej Mravlak
Graphic design: AA: Anja Delbello, Aljaž Vesel, Blaž Rojs
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
NEW: Crossroads
October 5th, 2022
SVET VMES has completed a new small intervention - the renovation of changing rooms at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana.
One of the design starting points was the preservation of the original symmetry of the space. As a result, the new program is compact and placed in four cubes, forming a crossroad.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
SVET VMES has completed a new small intervention - the renovation of changing rooms at Poljane Grammar School in Ljubljana.
One of the design starting points was the preservation of the original symmetry of the space. As a result, the new program is compact and placed in four cubes, forming a crossroad.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Dialogue + Pop-up Exhibition at the TU Vienna
October 1st, 2022
'New Praxes, New Tools' project, curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini is moving to Vienna, where ten selected Slovene and Austrian Practices will establish a dialogue and explore a wide range of positions on the ever-expanding notion of architectural practice today.
Venue: TU Wien, Festsaal, Karlsplatz 13, Thursday, the 6th of October, from 6:00 PM onward. Moderators: Tina Gregorič and Matevž Čelik.
'New Praxes, New Tools' project, curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini is moving to Vienna, where ten selected Slovene and Austrian Practices will establish a dialogue and explore a wide range of positions on the ever-expanding notion of architectural practice today.
Venue: TU Wien, Festsaal, Karlsplatz 13, Thursday, the 6th of October, from 6:00 PM onward. Moderators: Tina Gregorič and Matevž Čelik.
INTERVIEW: svet vmes x Eva Gusel, Outsider Magazine
September 30th, 2022
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč of SVET VMES were interviewed by Eva Gusel for the No. 31 / Autumn 2022 Outsider Magazine focusing on play, learning, and experiment.
Click to read a short excerpt, focusing on Slovene educational architecture, its challenging legislation, and the two recently built projects – Slovene School Museum and Kočevje Kindergarten.
The whole interview is available in the printed edition.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč of SVET VMES were interviewed by Eva Gusel for the No. 31 / Autumn 2022 Outsider Magazine focusing on play, learning, and experiment.
Click to read a short excerpt, focusing on Slovene educational architecture, its challenging legislation, and the two recently built projects – Slovene School Museum and Kočevje Kindergarten.
The whole interview is available in the printed edition.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Follow Kočevje Kindergarten construction site progress
June 25th, 2022
We're excited to share that our construction site for the new, 16-unit, timber kindergarten in Kočevje, Slovenia is well underway and approaching completion!
The new kindergarten will open its doors for children and pedagogical staff in September 2022.
Click to see its construction progress.
We're excited to share that our construction site for the new, 16-unit, timber kindergarten in Kočevje, Slovenia is well underway and approaching completion!
The new kindergarten will open its doors for children and pedagogical staff in September 2022.
Click to see its construction progress.
Special edition of AB Architect's Bulletin 228.229: Ženske v arhitekturi / Women in Architecture
July 1st, 2022
Ana Kreč of svet vmes was interviewed for the special edition of AB Magazine - Slovene Periodical for the Architectural Theory. The latest issue, dedicated to Women in Architecture, raises numerous important questions on the self-evidentialities and self-awareness of an architect's profession.
Click to read the full interview.
Ana Kreč of svet vmes was interviewed for the special edition of AB Magazine - Slovene Periodical for the Architectural Theory. The latest issue, dedicated to Women in Architecture, raises numerous important questions on the self-evidentialities and self-awareness of an architect's profession.
Click to read the full interview.
BOOK: New Praxes, New Tools!
March 31st, 2022
Architectural exhibition New Praxes, New Tools, exposing the working methods of ten Slovene contemporary architectural practices is now closed and is moving to Berlin!
Big thanks to curators Mika Cimolini and Matevž Čelik, Centre of Creativity (CzK), Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana that exhibited our work.
What remains is this truly beautiful, (277 pages long!) catalogue/book, designed by Dominik Vrabič Dežman. Take a look and get your copy ASAP in MAO Shop!
Architectural exhibition New Praxes, New Tools, exposing the working methods of ten Slovene contemporary architectural practices is now closed and is moving to Berlin!
Big thanks to curators Mika Cimolini and Matevž Čelik, Centre of Creativity (CzK), Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) and Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana that exhibited our work.
What remains is this truly beautiful, (277 pages long!) catalogue/book, designed by Dominik Vrabič Dežman. Take a look and get your copy ASAP in MAO Shop!
PUBLIC DEBATE/ POP UP EXPO: Emerging Slovenian Architects
June 8th, 2022
Project New Praxes, New Tools introduced a new generation of Slovene architects to a German audience.
Ten practices presented their work in short 10 x 10 impulse statements, followed by a dialogue between two moderators, Slovenian architects and Berlin-based Front-Row Peers.
Date: 16 June 2022, 6.30PM
Place: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin
Project New Praxes, New Tools introduced a new generation of Slovene architects to a German audience.
Ten practices presented their work in short 10 x 10 impulse statements, followed by a dialogue between two moderators, Slovenian architects and Berlin-based Front-Row Peers.
Date: 16 June 2022, 6.30PM
Place: ANCB The Aedes Metropolitan Laboratory in Berlin
NEW: The renovated Slovene School Museum finally opens its doors!
March 22nd, 2022
You’re coridally invited to visit the new permanent exhibition titled SCHOOL = LAW! Education on Slovene territory through time in the renovated Slovene School Museum.
What started as the renovation of the permanent exhibition back in 2014, ended in the partial renovation of the entire School Museum in 2022! The exhibition is designed interactively, as a cabinet of curiosities. The deeper you investigate, by opening various drawers and hatches, the more detailed the information.
You’re coridally invited to visit the new permanent exhibition titled SCHOOL = LAW! Education on Slovene territory through time in the renovated Slovene School Museum.
What started as the renovation of the permanent exhibition back in 2014, ended in the partial renovation of the entire School Museum in 2022! The exhibition is designed interactively, as a cabinet of curiosities. The deeper you investigate, by opening various drawers and hatches, the more detailed the information.
EXPO: 'New Praxes, New Tools'
February 7th, 2022
We're excited to be selected among 10 contemporary Slovenian architectural practices to participate in an exhibition that wants to shed light on organizational, design, and other professional innovations these practices introduced into their work, changing the way we understand architectural activity today.
Curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini, the exhibition will run from February 24th – March 31st, 2022 in Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana.
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
We're excited to be selected among 10 contemporary Slovenian architectural practices to participate in an exhibition that wants to shed light on organizational, design, and other professional innovations these practices introduced into their work, changing the way we understand architectural activity today.
Curated by Matevž Čelik and Mika Cimolini, the exhibition will run from February 24th – March 31st, 2022 in Škuc Gallery in Ljubljana.
Photo: Klemen Ilovar
3rd prize for Jesenice High School Complex
23rd November, 2021
SVET VMES was awarded the 3rd Prize at the Architectural competition for the renovation of High School in Jesenice, Slovenia.
The project builds on the idea of two connected buildings, developed in the E-W direction, freeing the entire southern part of the plot for the school park. On the east, a visually lighter volume is added to the existing school, designed as "fun palace".
Photo: svet vmes archive
SVET VMES was awarded the 3rd Prize at the Architectural competition for the renovation of High School in Jesenice, Slovenia.
The project builds on the idea of two connected buildings, developed in the E-W direction, freeing the entire southern part of the plot for the school park. On the east, a visually lighter volume is added to the existing school, designed as "fun palace".
Photo: svet vmes archive
Zarisovanje sveta vmes / Outlining the World In-between
November 22nd, 2021
"I see the potential for the development of a dialogue - 'in-between space' among various stakeholders and professions at the level of the democratic process, which will define what the transformation of the city should actually be. Currently all decisions are in the hands of a few spatial decision makers who see and hear very selectively."
Ana Kreč was interviewed by Eva Gusel for Outsider Magazine.
Photo: Jana Jocif
"I see the potential for the development of a dialogue - 'in-between space' among various stakeholders and professions at the level of the democratic process, which will define what the transformation of the city should actually be. Currently all decisions are in the hands of a few spatial decision makers who see and hear very selectively."
Ana Kreč was interviewed by Eva Gusel for Outsider Magazine.
Photo: Jana Jocif
THE WORLD INSIDE: The Design of Modern Interiors, 1930 - today
July 8th, 2021
Our 9 Frames Hall project was shortlisted for the exhibition on Modern Slovene interiors built between 1930 - today in Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana. The expo deals with the interior as a subject of systematic research and evaluation. The interior is not limited to furnishing of space but rather understood as an integral part of architecture and society.
Our 9 Frames Hall project was shortlisted for the exhibition on Modern Slovene interiors built between 1930 - today in Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana. The expo deals with the interior as a subject of systematic research and evaluation. The interior is not limited to furnishing of space but rather understood as an integral part of architecture and society.
Museum Shop MAO
July 1st, 2021
We recently completed a new design shop in the Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana. The design is inspired by the idea behind the Superstudio's Continuous Monument project. With this in mind, we arranged the new shop with the use of "a single piece of architecture" – the continuous cabinet of curiosity that organizes and displays the museum's design products and publications.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
We recently completed a new design shop in the Museum of Architecture and Design in Ljubljana. The design is inspired by the idea behind the Superstudio's Continuous Monument project. With this in mind, we arranged the new shop with the use of "a single piece of architecture" – the continuous cabinet of curiosity that organizes and displays the museum's design products and publications.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Honourable mention!
May 5th, 2021
SVET VMES was awarded with honourable mention for Šentvid Grammar School and Šentvid Primary School Gym in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition organized by The Chamber of Architecture and Spatial Planning of Slovenia.
Click to find out more about our design proposal.
SVET VMES was awarded with honourable mention for Šentvid Grammar School and Šentvid Primary School Gym in Ljubljana, Slovenia, at the Open Anonymous Architectural Competition organized by The Chamber of Architecture and Spatial Planning of Slovenia.
Click to find out more about our design proposal.
New Praxis, New Tools #01
March 10th, 2021
How are younger Slovene architectural practises tackling the contemporary challenges of humanity? What is the task of architecture today? What kind of organizational model do these practices have?
Join SVET VMES, PROSTOROŽ and PAZI PARK! at the first online Facebook live event, organized by the Slovene Centre for Creativity, next Wednesday, 17th of March from 7:00pm – 9pm.
Click for more details.
How are younger Slovene architectural practises tackling the contemporary challenges of humanity? What is the task of architecture today? What kind of organizational model do these practices have?
Join SVET VMES, PROSTOROŽ and PAZI PARK! at the first online Facebook live event, organized by the Slovene Centre for Creativity, next Wednesday, 17th of March from 7:00pm – 9pm.
Click for more details.
Why is SVET VMES collective looking for different architectural interventions in space?
February 11th, 2021
About the architecture of 'in-betweenness', schools, freespace, architectural competitions and the responsibility of an architect...
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč were guests at the "Prostor" talk show, hosted by Nina Zagoričnik at VAL 202 radio station.
About the architecture of 'in-betweenness', schools, freespace, architectural competitions and the responsibility of an architect...
Jure Hrovat and Ana Kreč were guests at the "Prostor" talk show, hosted by Nina Zagoričnik at VAL 202 radio station.
BUILT: Poljane School Square
December 14th, 2020
SVET VMES in collaboration with MEDPROSTOR recently completed a new public square in front of Poljane Grammar School where the design language applied in the school's atrium is used to create a new square identity and emphasis in the urban system of public spaces and markets of Ljubljana.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
SVET VMES in collaboration with MEDPROSTOR recently completed a new public square in front of Poljane Grammar School where the design language applied in the school's atrium is used to create a new square identity and emphasis in the urban system of public spaces and markets of Ljubljana.
Photo: Matevž Paternoster
Increased 3rd prize for Roška Art District Masterplan
November 20th, 2020
SVET VMES in collaboration with ARCO and TEKTONIKA COLLECTIVE have been awarded the Increased 3rd Prize at the Open Anonymous Urban planning competition for the 'Roška district' in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Here, the construction of a new Academy of Fine Arts and Design, a new student residence and a new Secondary School of Design and Photography with sport facilities is planned.
SVET VMES in collaboration with ARCO and TEKTONIKA COLLECTIVE have been awarded the Increased 3rd Prize at the Open Anonymous Urban planning competition for the 'Roška district' in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Here, the construction of a new Academy of Fine Arts and Design, a new student residence and a new Secondary School of Design and Photography with sport facilities is planned.
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